Rooftop Film Club

BEST FOR: ROOFTOP VIEWS

Set on top of buildings in Shoreditch, Stratford and Peckham, Rooftop Film Club is probably London's best-known outdoor cinema. This summer, settle down with a blanket and film-themed cocktail and watch La La Land, Grease or The Greatest Showman. Top tip: become a member and claim free tickets, access to exclusive events and discounts on drinks and popcorn too.

The Luna Cinema

BEST FOR: THE VENUES

With The Luna Cinema you get to explore some of London's prettiest parks after dark (Kew Gardens, Hampstead Heath and Regent's Park, pictured). New this year is a spot on Peckham Rye. The season runs from May until early October and a broad range of genre with screenings from Pretty Woman and Dirty Dancing to Three Billboards and Dunkirk. Bring a picnic and reserve a blanket in advance – as everyone who's ever watched a film outside in London knows, it can get pretty chilly.

The Nomad Cinema

BEST FOR: CHARITY

Nomad Cinema has been roaming around London (and beyond) since 2010, bringing much-loved classics and hotly-anticipated new releases to transformed outdoor venues. There are snacks, goodie bags and, on top of a cool festival atmosphere, 100% of profits go to The Sustainability Institute, a pioneering environmental and educational charity in South Africa. Venues include iconic locations like the festival gardens at St Paul's Cathedral, Leadenhall Market and Grosvenor Square.

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Backyard Cinema

BEST FOR: A FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE

Backyard Cinema began as a grassroots project, with a venue made of recycled wood and sofas. Now a 'roaming cinema' set up in secret and immersive locations across the capital, Backyard's goal is to make moviegoers feel they're watching their favourite classics on a friend's back lawn. There are deck chairs, beers and usually a sizzling barbecue too. Past highlights include family favourites like Jumanji and Clueless and, this summer, Romeo + Juliet is on the rosta.

Film4 Summer Screen at Somerset House

BEST FOR: CENTRAL LONDON

Every August, the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at Somerset House shows a mix of recent hits as well as indie premieres on one of the city's largest outdoor screens. This year, they're playing Inception, Carol and Call me by your name among others. Book ahead as Film4's Summer Screen only runs for two weeks and is probably the most anticipated outdoor cinema in London every year. Top tip: bring a cushion because the courtyard is cobbled!

Pop up screens

BEST FOR: CULT FILMS

These inflatable cinema screens are popping up all over London this year – from Russel Square to Denmark Hill and Maida Vale. Films for 2018 include Grease, Cool Runnings and The Notebook. The atmosphere is relaxed and the bar is cheap, so take a gang and make the most of these classic films.